The extension needs of small dairy farmers

Abstract

With the constant cost price squeeze, farmers with smaller farms must constantly consider their options to maintain their purchasing power. Some farmers will sell, others will buy extra land, some will sell and shift onto larger farms, and others will further develop their existing farms. Alternative strategies are also possible. Overall, farms in general are increasing their output. Enlarging the farm in various ways is a major factor in this rising production. With the increasing globalisation of marketing, price volatility also means farms need to have buffers through size economics.